IAH
Houston
United States
8,088 km
5,026 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
8,088 km
5,026 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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IAH LEY
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code IAH LEY
ICAO Code KIAH EHLE
City Houston Lelystad
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 96 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 52.460000, 5.530000

Houston (IAH) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 8,088 kilometers (5,026 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Houston, it's 20:12 in Lelystad. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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